The other wizards...... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

08-27-2002, 01:05 AM

Actually, it is possible that Gandalf and the other Chiefs of the Order of Wizards could have taught 'magic' to non-Maiar. In The Hobbit, it is stated that 'the Dwarves of Yore wove mighty spells',or words to that effect. Also, it is plausible to say that Feanor, Eol, Telchar, Celebrimbor and a host of others used magic to help them. Its subtle and nothing like D&D Wizards, thats for certain.

There has been a heated discussion on the Decipher Lord of the Rings RPG board about this issue. Professor Tolkien left enough ambiguity by stating that the Chiefs were 5 and the exact number was unknown.

Also Istari is Sindarin for Wise, if I remember right, not Sindarin for Wizard. Technically, all of the named members of The White Council: Elrond, Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Galadriel, Celeborn and Cirdan could be classified as Istari.

08-27-2002, 01:05 AM	#19
Necromancer of Mirkwood Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, it is possible that Gandalf and the other Chiefs of the Order of Wizards could have taught 'magic' to non-Maiar. In The Hobbit, it is stated that 'the Dwarves of Yore wove mighty spells',or words to that effect. Also, it is plausible to say that Feanor, Eol, Telchar, Celebrimbor and a host of others used magic to help them. Its subtle and nothing like D&D Wizards, thats for certain. There has been a heated discussion on the Decipher Lord of the Rings RPG board about this issue. Professor Tolkien left enough ambiguity by stating that the Chiefs were 5 and the exact number was unknown. Also Istari is Sindarin for Wise, if I remember right, not Sindarin for Wizard. Technically, all of the named members of The White Council: Elrond, Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Galadriel, Celeborn and Cirdan could be classified as Istari.